To help fellow overlanders as they pass through Central America, I wanted to publish my notes about the Belize Guatemala Border Crossing (from Benque Viejo Del Carmen, Belize to Melchor de Mencos, Guatemala). This was a pretty quick and easy crossing that we somewhat spontaneously decided to do pretty late in the afternoon… Which is not something we normally do, …
The Best Things to Do in Santiago, Chile
Chile is one of the most unique and mesmerizing on the continent, and if you’re coming here, you’ll almost undoubtedly be passing through the capital of Santiago. While big cities aren’t the main draw when traveling to Chile, I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised here because there are a lot of fun and interesting things to do in Santiago, Chile. …
10 Best Playa del Carmen Tours and Activities You Should Experience Now
Playa del Carmen is one of the most popular destinations for travelers to the Yucatan Peninsula (right after Cancun) — and for good reason… This is one of the coolest destinations in the area, offering tons to see and loads of things to do in Playa del Carmen. In order to get the most out of your time in the …
The Incredible Transformation of Moravia Medellin (Barrio Transformation Tour)
Medellin is not your typical tourist destination. You don’t come here for the sightseeing or to marvel at centuries-old buildings or plazas that feel like Disneyland. You come to Medellin for the story it tells. A story about resilience, recovery, transformation, and progress; of how it can be home to some of the world’s happiest people in spite of so …
The Ultimate Guide to Finding Free Camping in the USA
Camping is a fun way to escape from the city and reconnect with nature, and it is also one of the most affordable ways to travel. But even so, the cost of camping, surprisingly, can often be a huge reality check, as paying to stay at a campsite every night on a road trip can eat away at your budget, …
July 2019 Monthly Recap
Time for another monthly recap and blogging income report. This is where I share what’s new in the world of Desk to Dirtbag over the past month and offer a bit of transparency behind the life of a travel blogger. On to this month’s report… Highlights Back in Medellin Last month, June, was a super busy month of travel and …
National Museum of Anthropology Mexico: Most Important Museum in Mexico City
When you think of Mexico, you might think more of gorgeous white sand beaches and the ruins of ancient civilizations hidden in the jungles. But Mexico is so much more than that. For instance, did you know that Mexico City is second to Paris as the city with the most number of museums? Yes, it is a cultural hotspot with …
The Mayan Ruins of Chichen Itza: Everything You Need to Know
If you are planning a trip to Tulum, Cancun, Merida, or any of the cities of the Yucatan Peninsula, then visiting the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza is probably high up on your list of things to do in the Yucatan. In this guide, I will give you everything you need to know about visiting Chichen Itza, what to bring, …